John Paul Russell moved into his circa 1923 brick home at 5253 Richard
Avenue several years ago and immediately started his renovations on the
kitchen, bathroom and exterior. When John Paul married his wife Stacie last April she made the garden her project. This winter, the couple
took advantage of the unseasonably warm and spring-like weather and
planted numerous purple, white and green curly leafed ornamental kale,
hundreds of pansies, azaleas, and Italian cypress trees. The flowering
kale and pansies are thriving from the balmy winter temperatures and are
spilling over the stonework that borders the flowerbeds. The couple
looks forward to planting more annuals as the weather continues to
improve and spring approaches. Stacie and John Paul will receive a $50
gift card from North Haven Gardens as their prize.
Halloween is always a fun time of the year, in any neighborhood. November's Yard of the Month features a house with an impressive Halloween display! We shall have more details on the Yard of the Month later...
But for now, enjoy the Haunted Halloween Houses of Vickery Place!!
posted Sep 2, 2011 2:38 PM by Vickery Place
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Michael Oppedisano moved to Vickery Place a year ago because he loved the location and mixture of old and new homes. The young energy combined with the history of long-time residents is a good fit for him. He
labels his yard, “a work in progress”, as a hobby.
Michael selected and planted the landscape as well as the stone boarders. In
the current heat wave, he dutifully hand waters his work that exhibits
Japanese maples, elephant ears, holly, petunias, potted palms and mini rose
trees. His next projects include adding more colorful flowers, perennials
that will be better draught tolerant and building stone steps in his
walk-way.
In thanks for Michael’s devotion to his yard, he will receive a $25 gift
card compliments of North Haven Gardens. Fast Fames will provide a
complimentary frame for the Yard of the Month
posted Aug 1, 2011 7:56 PM by Vickery Place
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Robin Merricks was moving to Dallas from Denver and was lucky to have a friend who owns a house Vickery Place that needed residents. She coordinated with Diane Goldwin to share the charming 5411 home and moved in – in February of this year and could not be more pleased. Together they “worked hard at it” to covert the front yard into Yard of the Month class. They picked a mixture of flowers in colors they liked featuring marigolds and lantanas framed with boxwoods. Robin noted that they tend to buy what appeals to them while at the nursery. She also stated with enthusiasm that they “…absolutely love it [Vickery Place]; the friendly people and accessibility to everything.” In thanks for giving us access to their well groomed yard Robin and Diane will receive a $25 gift card from North Haven Gardens.
Andy and Debbie Simurda chose to live in Vickery Place in 2006 because of the convenient location (and distance from Canada), ability to walk to places and character of the neighborhood. The house was already landscaped when they bought it. They moved some of the existing plants and added new ones over the years, including the thriving roses. Andy modestly says that “trim” is the key to maintaining their lush greenery over the years and seasons. The Simurdas offered that Vickery Place is “a great neighborhood with good neighbors and good gardens that make it all the more pleasant to enjoy.” For their contribution to the beautification of Vickery Place, the Simurdas will receive a $25 gift card from North Haven Gardens. Fast Fames will provide a complimentary frame for the Yard of the Month certificate.
posted Jul 2, 2011 9:33 AM by Vickery Place
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Three years ago Rob Hauserand Felix Rivera were looking for a craftsman homewith pool in a neighborhood reminiscent of theneighborhoods of their pasts in established cities like Chicago, Boston and Minneapolis and found success inVickery Place. Rob said, “I like the diversity andcraftsman style homes of the neighborhood.” He alsonoted the gentrification of the area in homes beingimproved as well as community restaurants and shops.Felix added that he appreciates Vickery Place’s“charming” quality.Their front yard features ferns, impatiens, azaleas androbust hydrangeas. They only change out the impatiensannually and the other plants come back every year due to regular care.
In thanks for their lovely yard they will receive a$25 gift card courtesy of North Haven Gardens,Vickery Place YOM sponsor.
